University Games and Lagoon

The University Games and Lagoon stand is not to be missed at Autumn Fair this year, with their extensive catalogue of best-selling games, puzzles, toys and gifts on display, from The Learning Journey, Dog Man and Roald Dahl, to Bullseye, National Geographic How Things Work and Subbuteo there is entertainment to be found for the whole family!

You can't beat a bit of 'Bully'! A brand new series of the TV classic Bullseye will air this year, and the new award-winning University Games’ Bullseye Board Game, that is proving a huge hit, will ensure players at home will also have a ‘super, smashing, great time’! Retailers can experience it for themselves at Autumn Fair, as they take aim at the dartboard with the magnetic darts, then attempt to answers the challenging trivia questions across the nine classic TV show categories to win Bully’s Star Prize! Also available is the Bullseye Mini Dice Game, which can be played on its own or as an add-on to the main game—ideal for family fun at home or on the go.

An exciting new addition for competitive board game enthusiasts is Buying Time, a fast-paced, strategic party game combining risk-taking betting, with verbal and acting challenges. Players must buy enough time to answer all the card questions and win money, perfect for 4-10 players it is a great choice for a fun-packed game night.

The extensive Learning Journey range offers over 50 educational toys and games for children aged 3 months to 12 years, including sensory and electronic preschool toys, such as the Crawl about Butterfly and Crawl about Bee, to the best-selling Match It! collection of educational games. New arrivals to The Learning Journey portfolio include the engaging range of Lift and Learn Puzzles alongside the unique, and first to market, Sort and Learn Magnetic Puzzles—designed to teach numbers, colours, and shapes through a new trending play pattern. All puzzles are created using recycled paper and soy-based inks, supporting sustainability.

The National Geographic How Things Work range is an exciting new range designed with creative play in mind. These beautifully styled 3D puzzles use card and other materials to create a perfect ‘build and play’ range of STEAM science toys. The nine line range includes a Periscope, Monocular, Hydraulic Lift, Racing Car, Blast Off Rocket and Parachute Launcher, that all come with an instruction booklet that outlines fun facts about the unique build, to help children understand How Things Work.

A brilliant addition to University Games best-selling Roald Dahl range is Matilda: The Extraordinary Challenges Board Game. Designed for 2–4 players, this game combines mental and physical challenges as players race to collect books before Miss Trunchbull catches them. The popular new Swashboggling Story Telling Dice Game and the Roald Dahl Find It Fast game, are also providing even more imaginative fun.

Dog Man continues to delight fans following the recent animated movie release. The latest addition, Dog Man Big Jim Begins, joins best-selling board games Attack of the Fleas and Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea, offering plenty of action-packed fun for fans.

Building on University Games successful, high quality 3D Puzzles range, is an exciting Q4 release that fits perfectly in the Lagoon gifting range. The floral-themed collection of immersive puzzles features bouquets of Carnations, Roses, or Sunflowers, that can be assemble with no need for scissors or glue, to create beautiful bouquets of flowers — a thoughtful and attractive alternative 2-in-1 gift for Valentine’s Day, Birthday or special occasion flowers.

Lagoon’s extensive seasonal game collection will also be on display. Festive CDUs of Christmas TableTop Games, as well as games such as Oh What Fun, Cryptic Christmas, and Down the Chimney, alongside a range of fun-packed Advent Calanders, promise light-hearted Christmas entertainment for all ages.